Putin, Iranian President Focus on Afghanistan Crisis, Security, Efforts for Peace

The two presidents discussed the situation in Afghanistan, along with a range of other issues, during a telephone conversation on Aug. 18th. “They focused attention on the current developments in Afghanistan and expressed their readiness to help in establishing peace and stability in that country,” a Kremlin statement reads. “The establishment of security, peace and tranquility in Afghanistan has always been emphasized by the Islamic Republic [of Iran], and we believe that all active Afghan groups should work together to establish stability in the country as soon as possible and make the U.S. withdrawal a turning point for lasting peace…